Proverbs 19:7
All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.
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In Context
6Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
8He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
Cross References
Psalms 38:12Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.
Psalms 88:18You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion.
Proverbs 14:20The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
Proverbs 19:4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
Proverbs 27:10Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
Luke 18:38So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:7-8
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. These two verses are a comment upon v. 4 , and show, 1. How those that are rich and great are courted and caressed, and have suitors and servants in abundance. The prince that has power in his hand, and preferments at his disposal, has his gate and his ante-chamber… Read the whole commentary →